Welcome back to the latest edition of our weekly fantasy baseball Closer Report. We are officially past the trade deadline and into the first week of August. We are now headed for the final stretch of the regular season with the fantasy baseball playoffs around the corner.
- Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer
- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Assistant
- Fantasy Baseball Lineup Assistant
- MLB Prop Bet Cheat Sheet
Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings
Here is a look at the closer chart and where everything currently stands. Check out our latest fantasy baseball closer rankings and see who is rising and falling in value.
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Rays | Bryan Baker | 2 | MLB-high 32 saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Cade Smith | -1 | |
| 3 | Padres | Mason Miller | -1 | |
| 4 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 0 | |
| 5 | Cardinals | Riley O’Brien | 2 | |
| 6 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | -1 | |
| 7 | Yankees | David Bednar | 2 | |
| 8 | Dodgers | Edwin Diaz | 3 | Taken back closer role |
| 9 | Blue Jays | Louis Varland | -3 | |
| 10 | Rangers | Jacob Latz | -2 | |
| 11 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | -1 | |
| 12 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 0 | |
| 13 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 0 | |
| 14 | Astros | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 15 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | 0 | |
| 16 | Diamondbacks | Brandyn Garcia | 0 | |
| 17 | Mets | Devin Williams | 1 | |
| 18 | Tigers | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 19 | Twins | Yoendrys Gomez | -2 | 6 saves in July through first week of August |
| 20 | Marlins | Pete Fairbanks | 0 | |
| 21 | White Sox | Grant Taylor | 0 | |
| 22 | Cubs | Jacob Webb | 1 | |
| 23 | Orioles | Committee | -1 | |
| 24 | Pirates | Committee | 0 | Gregory Soto losing value |
| 25 | Rockies | Jordan Romano | 5 | |
| 26 | Angls | Committee | -1 | Ben Joyce activated |
| 27 | Giants | Committee | -1 | |
| 28 | Royals | Committee | -1 | |
| 29 | Nationals | Committee | -1 | |
| 30 | Athletics | Committee | -1 |
Closer News & Notes
- Bryan Baker has taken the sole lead in baseball with 32 saves. Cade Smith follows with 30 saves, followed by 28 saves for Mason Miller.
- With the Red Sox being the hottest team in baseball the past month, Aroldis Chapman has quickly rose into the top-5 in baseball with 27 saves.
- Edwin Diaz has taken back his closer role in the Dodgers bullpen since returning from the injured list.
- With the Pirates acquiring Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates and Camilo Doval at the trade deadline, Gregory Soto looks to be in more of a middle relief role now.
- Ben Joyce has been activated from the IL. He isn’t the closer yet, but it appears to be between him and Samy Natera.
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